SAUDI ARABIA

2 Pakistanis arrested for promoting methamphetamine

November 23, 2024
The security patrol teams in Jeddah have arrested two Pakistani nationals for promoting and selling the drug methamphetamine.
The security patrol teams in Jeddah have arrested two Pakistani nationals for promoting and selling the drug methamphetamine.

Saudi Gazette report

JEDDAH — The security patrol teams in Jeddah have arrested two Pakistani nationals for promoting and selling the drug methamphetamine, the crude form of shabu. About 9.6 kilograms of the drug were seized from them. The arrested Pakistanis included one holder of residency permit (iqama) and another visa holder. Legal procedures were taken against them, and they were referred to the competent authorities.

The security authorities called on Saudi citizens and expatriates to report any information they have about any activities related to drug smuggling or promotion, by calling the number 911 in the regions of Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and the number 999 in the rest of the regions of the Kingdom.

They can also contact the General Directorate of Narcotics Control over the number 995, and via email 995@gdnc.gov.sa. The security authorities said that all information from whistleblowers will be handled with complete confidentiality.


November 23, 2024
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